The term ‘tactical populations’ has been applied to those working in law enforcement, fire, first responders, and military. In addition to the importance of their work, the work they do itself presents some challenges for health and nutrition.
Despite the fact that such individuals make up a significant number of the population and their work plays a crucial role in society, there is currently very little research on fire and law enforcement nutrition. Most research is on the prevalence of disease and the occupational risk factors and related pathophysiology. Lifestyle research, descriptive and interventions, is way behind.
Dr. Jill Joyce is the co-director of the OSU Tactical Fitness and Nutrition Lab at Oklahoma State University. She does research looking at real-world interventions in these populations, particularly firefighters, in an attempt to improve their diets and health.
In this episode, we look at both the theoretical and pragmatic realities of improving diet and health in firefighters and some other tactical populations.
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SNR #228: Jacob Schepis – Developing Coaching Skills & Blending Evidence with Pragmatism
SNR #227: Listener Q&A Episode
SNR #226: Prof. Stuart Phillips – Muscle Protein Balance, Protein Dose When Dieting & Anabolic Resistance
SNR #225: Carl Juneau, PhD - Effective Reps & Strategies for Hypertrophy
SNR #224: Kurtis Frank - Understanding The Placebo Effect & Supplement Misconceptions
#223: Prof. Christopher Gardner - DIETFITS Trial 2018: Low-Fat vs Low-Carb Weight Loss Diets and Effect of Genotype and Insulin Secretion
SNR #222: Ari Snaevarsson - Anorexia Nervosa, Refeeding Syndrome & Potential Refeeding Strategies
#221: Should Resistance Training be Prescribed in Medicine? - Jordan Feigenbaum, MD
SNR #220: James Krieger – Frequency, Volume and Calories for Strength & Hypertrophy
SNR #219: Arthur Lynch - How We Were Wrong, Mistakes Made & Lessons Learned
SNR #218: Powerlifting Insights: Tuchscherer, Nuckols, Helms, & More!
SNR #217: Israel Halperin, PhD - Combat Sport Science, S&C Coaching & Motor Learning (Guest Hosted by Ciaran O' Regan)
SNR #216: Andy Morgan - Experiences & Philosophies of a World-Class Coach
SNR #215: Andy Galpin, PhD - Science to Practice, Technology and Adaptation to Stress
SNR #214: Marty Kendall - Optimising Nutrition Through Nutrient Density
SNR 213: Greg Potter - Chronobiology & Chrononutrition (Research Breakdown)
SNR #212: Mike Zourdos, PhD - Drop Sets, Cardio for Lifters & Understanding Research as Conceptual
SNR #211: Brianna Stubbs, PhD - Ketogenesis, Metabolism and Ketone Ester Supplementation
SNR #210: Prof. Tim Noakes & Martin MacDonald - Carbohydrate Intake, Insulin Resistance & Body Fat Regulation
SNR #209: Amy Bender, PhD - Sleep Better: Practical Evidence-Based Recommendations
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